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I have a Nature 2 housing and used it with a cartridge last year without any problems. Ill admit it did make the water softer. This year I did not replace the cartridge in fear that I would become a victim of staining after I just had my pool re-plastered with Pebble Tech. With the BBB method of...

I have to admit Ive been a victim of splash out, not once, but twice on cargo shorts. :evil: If they had only been a bit shorter than it would have been no harm no foul. I did brave it this weekend while wearing my police uniform to work an extra job and wanted to up my FC before leaving. Talk...

Since were on the subject, this is my first winter as a pool owner and unaware of some of the terminology such as winterize your heater. Also, is it safe to turn off the system during the winter in order to prevent any possible freezing? Chris

Thank you for the replys. Pices, I just viewed your pool build pics, very nice pool. I like the Pebble Tec color you chose. I want to go swim in my pool but the temp here has dropped so naturally the water has as well.

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The History: first-test-with-tf-100-t11452.html the-infamous-stains-before-treatment-pics-t14861.html pb-has-offered-new-reason-for-pool-stains-what-now-t16875.html Hello all, I wanted to post an update on the final resolution with the PB. After extensive research, endless communications...

I can attest to my personal experiences with heavy rain down pours and skimming. A few months ago in Houston we were having rains like you wouldnt believe and twice my pool crested, well above the skimmers. Yet, I continued running the pumps until I could bleed off the excess water and no issues...

Let us know what your next Leslies test results are. I can profess to the possible errors of CYA testing at pool stores. For example, I just had my pool refilled and decided to have my water tested, despite having my T-100 kit, and I was told my CYA was 60 :hammer: Now, for most of us here on...

I guess I should have clarified when I first posted the odor issue, I only smell the odor if Im standing next to the spa when the equip first starts up. Not sure if this helps but Ill monitor the issue.

Duraleigh, I believe I mentioned the issue previously in combination with another question. Any suggestions?

Jason, Should I attempt to lower my CYA (water replacement) or keep it in the recommended range (ie 40)? I understand the CYA/chlorine ratios, but I guess the down side is having to maintaine a higher FC level. In regards to the odor, Its only detectible when the equipment first starts up, so...

Jason, My current readings are as follows: FC 1 (to raised back to 8....stains) CC 0 TC 1 PH 7.5 TA 80 CH 220 I added calcium chloride 24 hrs ago and it has gone from 120 to 220 :P CYA 40 I added conditioner 24 hrs ago as well and it has gone up from less than 20 (more like 10 to 0) :P...

The last two tests were showing 0 CC. Ill check it when I get home and post the latest numbers. 8)

I noticed yesterday that when the filter pump equipment started up a stronger than usual chlorine odor could be detected. Im still learning and was wanting to make sure what was normal and not normal with pool maintenance. I dont have a current water read to post at this time, but I did raise my...

I used the granular form from HTH, 96% CYA 4% inert, as per their instructions it states to pour the granuals into the skimmer with the pump on and not to backwash for at least 48 hours. I made sure to read the directions several times because the conditioner was in the granual form versus the...

me too, thank you again for the response.

Frustrated, Forgot to ask, in regards to brushing after applying the calcium chloride, how long do you bruch? Just once after applying, or every few hours etc. ? Also, I conducted the PH minus in a sock test on a previous stain and the run off from the sock has caused a tan stain that runs from...

Thank you for the response. Ill have to find out about the solar label.

good deal, Ill apply it accordingly. Thank you for your help.

Thank you for the response frustrated, When adding the CYA granuals to the skimmer, do I remove the skimmer basket and valve or just allow the granuals to sit in the basket and dissolve?

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Here are pics of my equipment. A few questions I have in regards to my equip. 1. what is the solar recirculation system line. 2. how do I know what the off and on is for the valve. It just says off but in what position is it effecting one thing or the other. 3. how do I direct all suction to...

I need to add calcium chloride to raise my CH. I need to add 14 lbs to which I have the granular form. Whats the best method to add the product. I also need to raise my CYA from 20 to 40. I have conditioner in the granular form as well and need to know the best way to apply the product. Any...

True, I didnt think about that. I have already taken pics of my equipment for yall and will post them when I get home. Ill take another pool reading as well. Thank you for the replys.

I was wondering how I can filter my pool and return the water through my pool returns without returning water through the spa thus creating overflow into the pool. What I am wanting to test is if by reducing the spa overflow into the pool (aeration) I can keep my PH from rising. It seems that I...

Hello Steve, welcome to TFP. You will find that the amount of knowledge and assistance at TFP is superb. What city and state are you currently located at and are you able to post pics of your pool? Take care.

good deal, thank you for the quick reply.

where can I get calcium chloride in order to raise my CH. Does it have to be from the pool store or can it be found else where.

By running the chlorine on the high side am I in a sence running a continuous shock. Any adverse effects I should be concerned with?